Journal article
Antiemetics for Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting in Patients Undergoing Elective Arthroplasty: Scheduled or As Needed?
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) is one of the most commonly reported adverse experiences after surgery. PONV is a major risk factor for delayed patient mobilization and consequently increased length of hospital stay.
OBJECTIVES: The primary objective was to compare the effectiveness of scheduled versus as-needed administration of antiemetic for the prevention and treatment of PONV in the first 48 h after elective hip or …
Authors
Antle O; Kenny A; Meyer J; Macedo LG
Journal
The Canadian Journal of Hospital Pharmacy, Vol. 72, No. 2, pp. 139–144
Publisher
Canadian Society of Healthcare-Systems Pharmacy
Publication Date
2019
DOI
10.4212/cjhp.v72i2.2884
ISSN
0008-4123